The Standing Stones of Callanish exist. They are on the western side of the Island of Lewis in Scotland. The legend of the Shining One has been told and retold for many centuries, while there are many tales of selkies and mermaids around the coasts of Scotland.
Abaris the druid may have been a genuine historical figure. Diodorus Siculus, scholar and writer, mentioned him as a learned man from beyond the North Wind who visited Athens to exchange knowledge. He was said to have come from a winged temple, which may well have been Callanish.
And Melcorka and Bradan? They have further adventures ahead, which may be chronicled.
Malcolm Archibald
Moray, Scotland
December 2016
